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Interpretation:
The products A, B, C, and D formed from the sequence of steps from the given starting material, are to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
▸ LDA is the lithium disopyramide. It is a strong base.
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▸ Alkylation of the ketone takes place with the help of lithium enolates.
▸ Sodium hydride is used to generate the enolate ions.
▸ In the diels-alder reaction, two sigma bonds are formed from an expansion of the pi bond of the diene and dienophile.
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Chapter 18 Solutions
Organic Chemistry
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